Legislator Details

Image of Dr. Benjamin Doughty Ashton
Image Description:
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 5/7/2024

Dr. Benjamin Doughty Ashton
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 58

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 9/15/1828
City:
County: Clermont County, OH
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 8/6/1908
City: Traverse City, MI
County: Grand Traverse County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 8/9/1908
City: Traverse City, MI
County: Grand Traverse County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakwood Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Margaret P. Lackey, dau. of John & Mary (Stites) Lackey, in Defiance, OH, 5/7/1856; children: 3, Benjamin F., Charles W. and Edwin L.

Number of Children: 3

Background

Religion: Methodist Episcopal
Military Service:
Occupation: physician
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended the Franklin Institute in Felicity, OH; graduated from the Ohio Medical College in Cleveland

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Thomas H. & Elizabeth (Cramer) Ashton. Grew up on a farm in Brown Co., OH. Taught school while studying medicine. Practiced medicine in Defiance, OH for 7 years before moving to Traverse City, MI, 1862. Served as Supervisor & Pres. of Traverse City. Affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal church but was not an active member. Politically, he was a Whig and Free-soiler before joining the Republican party.. Retired in Traverse City and lived with his son Dr. Edwin Ashton. Member of the Odd Fellows.

Notable Facts:
Died of a cerebral hemorrhage

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Fourth Legislature, 1887-1888
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Michigan Asylum for Insane , Public Health , Michigan Asylum for Insane
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Traverse City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: Grand Traverse
District Description: County of Grand Traverse and Kalkaska

Date Elected: 11/2/1886
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1887
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

MIBiog 1:29; Sprague p.488-90; Michiganology; Find-a-Grave.com, includes portrait; Manual 1887 p.607
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